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Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

Welcome to the Dirt World"s top podcast (self-proclaimed). Every week, host Aaron Witt, founder of BuildWitt, interviews construction and mining industry leaders in long form and shares updates on what"s happening inside of BuildWitt.

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71:49

The Power of Authenticity: Building Trust in...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/06/15

Join Aaron and guest Jason Richmond as they spill the beans on the power of authenticity in construction. The guys discuss the importance of transparency, admitting mistakes, and addressing criticisms on social media. Later, they reveal the secret sauce to industry growth and trust-building. Learn more about the value of sharing lessons learned, promoting industry growth through open dialogue, and building trust with audiences. They wrap things up by diving into the world of social media platforms,

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63:20

Paving the Path to Mental Well-Being with Vince...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/06/08

This week on Dirt Talk, the guys dive deep into the important topic of mental health in the construction industry. They're joined by Vince Hafeli, the president Ajax Paving Industries, who shares his personal experiences and the steps his company took to tackle mental health challenges among their workforce. Together, they explore practical strategies that companies can implement to prioritize mental well-being. From introducing toolbox talks focused on mental health to providing accessible

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79:14

Constructing a Balanced Work-Life -- DT168

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2023/06/01

This week on Dirt Talk, the guys are joined by Randy Blount in a conversation about the challenges and dynamics of the construction industry. They dive into topics like the impact of long working hours on work-life balance, the need for flexibility in scheduling, and the potential for increased productivity through efficient planning. Later, the conversation moves into the effects of overworking and the importance of finding a balance that promotes mental well-being, family life, and overall job

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45:36

QUESTIONS + QUESTIONABLE ANSWERS: Help, My Boss...

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2023/05/25

This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt is back with Alex Horton for a monthly installment of QUESTIONS & QUESTIONABLE ANSWERS! They guys discuss the challenges of speaking when you reach a certain age before answering questions about the disconnect between designers and builders, the way(s) that engineers can win over the people in the field, and how to convince company leaders to finally buy-in to using social media. If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at

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44:25

TRAVEL REPORT: Hawaiian Adventure with Aaron and...

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2023/05/19

This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt is joined by Alex Horton and Mr. i_filmdrt himself, Angel Torres. Aaron and Angel recount their recent trip to Hawaii to visit Goodfellow Bros, Alpha Inc, and Truth Excavation. While there, Aaron got to do a podcast with Steve Goodfellow (DT158), as well as squeeze in a “nutz fit” workout with Kimo Clark aka Jimmy Cheezenutz. If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at dirttalk@buildwitt.com. Stay Dirty!

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71:23

Construction Technology is a Process with Aviv...

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2023/05/11

Aviv Leibovici is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Buildots, a construction tech company based in Tel Aviv with locations in the UK and US, as well. Buildots uses AI and powerful data systems to connect all of the aspects of construction projects, from the first day of design to the last day of construction, to bring accuracy to data analysis and keep everyone on the the same page through the construction process. Surprisingly, Aviv is relatively new to construction, but he knew through

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87:39

Construction Training is About More Than Equipment...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/05/04

Jeremy Whitaker is the Director of Training & Recruitment at C.W. Matthews Contracting out of Marietta, Georgia. It’s something of a unique position, but as you’ll learn from the podcast, Jeremy has the unique background and career path to match. He worked for multiple years a carpenter, a phys ed teacher, a musician/worship leader before he ever began teaching and training young people in construction. After a varied career, he felt the call on his life to combine his passions and experiences and

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80:39

Blue Collar Cash with Author Ken Rusk -- DT163

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/04/27

Ken Rusk is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate “showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom.” Ken never went to college and instead spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. Through hard work and patience, he’s become a very successful entrepreneur and now specializes in mentoring and coaching folks in goal

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70:03

CAT Excavator Expert Ryan Neal -- DT162

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/04/20

It’s not really a stretch to say that Ryan Neal is a Caterpillar equipment expert. After a career as an equipment operator, he joined the corporate arm of Caterpillar as a Senior Product Demonstrator Instructor. He worked his way up over the course of 16 years and is now the Market Professional for Large Excavators. In addition to it sounding like an awesome job, it IS an awesome job. And thankfully, he was kind enough to stop by the BuildWitt HQ with his family a few weeks ago to chat on the

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26:56

A CONEXPO 2023 Recap -- DT161

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/04/13

Aaron Witt recaps his experience at CONEXPO 2023 a few weeks ago. He lays out the difference between his first CONEXPO, when he essentially snuck in and 2023, when he spoke at an event each day that he was there. He also wrestles with the bizarre nature of being something of a celebrity among parts of the Dirt World, and why that requires an intentional mindset shift. If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at dirttalk@buildwitt.com. Stay Dirty!

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70:36

Conscious Construction with Nic Parish -- DT160

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/04/06

The BuildWitt relationship with Nic Parish (VP of Operations + Contracting for Burns Dirt out of Columbus, Mississippi) had quite the start. Nic emailed the podcast team and led with this: “A few other business owners and I started a nonprofit geared towards recruiting in our industry a few years ago called FORGE. Please check us out at www.forgeyourpath.com. Starting this nonprofit led me to be appointed by the governor of Mississippi to a 5-person committee to redesign workforce development in

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41:40

QUESTIONS + QUESTIONABLE ANSWERS: Is a Degree in...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/03/30

In another installment of “Questions and Questionable Answers” with host Aaron Witt, Aaron and co-host Alex Horton review questions sent in by listeners. This time, the guys answer questions like “should everyone start on a shovel before becoming an operator?”, “where does manufacturing fit into the Dirt World?” and “is it valuable to go to college for construction management?” They also discuss Aaron’s foolproof plan to track books he wants to read. It’s uh... pretty simple. Thanks as always to

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56:24

Accepting (And Passing On) The Family Legacy with...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/03/23

Steve Goodfellow is the Chairman of the Board for Goodfellow Bros after years as the CEO. Goodfellow Bros Inc was founded in 1921 by Steve’s grandfather and uncles. Joining the company at 17, Steve knew early on that his career path was always going to be with the family company. The company now has an HQ in both Hawaii AND Washington. This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt was kindly invited to speak at a Goodfellow Bros Company Meeting in Hawaii. In addition to giving a presentation, Aaron got

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92:16

More Land Clearing with Ben Warren (Pt. 2) -- DT157

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/03/16

Ben Warren of Warren Land Solutions is back on Dirt Talk. We last heard from Ben in the summer of 2021 when he and Aaron recorded a podcast at Aaron’s dining table. My how things change. This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt and Ben Warren relate the opportunities and challenges that come from growing and leading a business in your late 20s. Ben again drops nuggets of wisdom throughout the episode as the guys dig into the importance of communicating the “what” to a team and then allowing the team

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57:13

AARON & ERIC VS. THE INTERNET: Robots Will Fix...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/03/09

This week on Dirt Talk, host Aaron Witt is joined by BuildWitt’s own Eric Jumper to dive into the dark web of construction. They make predictions about ConExpo 2023, virtual equipment training, and why “more robots” is a poor solution to the workforce issues facing the Dirt World. If you have any questions or feedback, email the Dirt Talk crew at dirttalk@buildwitt.com. Stay Dirty!

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69:43

Ask For What You Want with Shane Patterson -- DT155

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/03/02

Shane Patterson started his career selling tires and making good money. Life was good… until he realized that the Dirt World was calling. So he took a job as a haul truck driver to get out from behind a desk, and over the span of 18 months, he earned more and more responsibility (and the accompanying skills) by asking directly for it when he saw how he could help the team. Shane would go on to realize that he could take the soft skills learned from sales and the technical experience he was

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51:02

QUESTIONS + QUESTIONABLE ANSWERS: Where Should a...

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2023/02/23

This week on Dirt Talk, Aaron and Alex are back answering good questions with questionable answers. The guys dig into questions on topics like hard hat stickers, using LinkedIn to build a business, and discussing where a 22-year-old should start when coming into the industry to start a career. Aaron also reflects on the most important decision(s) that have had the biggest positive impact on BuildWitt’s culture. Thanks to the folks who sent in questions! If we didn’t get to your question, Alex will

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83:04

Learn to Do the Un-Sexy Work with Carson Mediate --...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/02/16

Carson Mediate is interesting. Multiple times during the podcast, host Aaron Witt exclaimed, “no shit!” Carson is from south Georgia, and didn’t grow up in the Dirt World, in that neither of his parents worked in the industry. However, he DID start his own landscaping business when he was 14 and was running crews of his friends and managing at a Chik Fil A all while going to high school. He always had an interest in agriculture work, and after high school, he had to decide if he was going to focus

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71:34

Coming Back to the Family Business with Kevin...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/02/09

“Being in the family business… I'm lucky for that because a lot of people don't have the opportunity. I have it. I want to take advantage of it.” Kevin Tompkins grew up in the family business, going to work with his dad when he was 2 years old. He started working weekends and summers when he was 10, but ended up going away to college for civil engineering. After just one year of school, however, he knew deep down that he wanted to go back home and help his family run Tompkins Excavating. He was

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62:29

TRAVEL REPORT: Winter X Games Construction, Hanging...

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt ·

2023/02/02

This is the first official episode of Dirt Talk: Travel Reports with Aaron Witt and Chase Lyons. Chase is the director/videographer of the Aaron Witt vlog. Check that out at youtube.com/@AaronWitt. This week, Aaron and Chase recount the week they recently spent in the Western US in California and Colorado. They only got to see a few job sites in California before the uncharacteristic rain forced a change in plans. In addition to the classic construction content, they also were lucky enough to see

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